Veterinary Surgeon - Dorset
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,750 to £60,112 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dorset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-57285-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Dorset
• Join a modern, highly collaborative veterinary hospital in Dorset where teamwork, shared learning, and open case discussions are part of everyday life.
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, supported by excellent facilities including ultrasound, endoscopy, advanced orthopaedics, and separate dog and cat wards.
• Thrive in a positive, people focused culture that values communication, knowledge sharing, and making a genuine difference for pets and their owners.
• Receive a competitive salary of £45,750–£60,112 plus a generous benefits package, while developing your career alongside an experienced and supportive team!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly collaborative and effective veterinary hospital located in Bournemouth, within the heart of Dorset. This rewarding role sits within a modern, well-equipped practice that is widely recognised as a fantastic place for teamwork, shared learning, and open, supportive case discussion!
The hospital offers an excellent clinical environment, featuring separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment. With teams holding a wide range of clinical interests, the practice provides access to a broad pool of knowledge and experience, ensuring every case benefits from collaborative input and well-considered treatment planning.
This position is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who thrives on variety and wants to make a genuine impact. No two days are ever the same, with a diverse mix of medical and surgical cases that will continually challenge and develop clinical skills while making a real difference to pets and owners who rely on the team during important moments.
The successful candidate will bring adaptability and resilience, along with the clinical confidence to make sound, evidence-based decisions. They will be comfortable discussing realistic treatment options, creating clear and balanced plans that reflect both best practice and individual client circumstances, and will take a pragmatic, welfare focused approach to delivering the right care for every patient.
Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling the Veterinary Surgeon to build trust with clients and work positively with colleagues across the hospital. As a true team player, they will enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture where sharing knowledge, learning from one another, and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.
Working alongside an experienced and caring team, this role offers the chance to contribute to a positive, people focused culture, help champion the hospital’s mission, and play a meaningful part in the ongoing development of high quality veterinary services!
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The Rota
• Full time position
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary from £45,750 - £60,112 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance
• Enhanced family policies
• Flexible working options
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Retail discounts
• Employee discounts
• Pension scheme
• Plus much more!
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply
Ref : JOB-57285